PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Rae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Webster has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Rae's chin.

Rae
vs
Webster

193 cm
21
196 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Rae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andreas Webster!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rae slaps away a takedown attempt from Webster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Webster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rae circles away.
Webster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A right-left combo lands from Rae.
Webster shoots for a takedown but Rae saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Rae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Webster.
Webster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Webster takes one to the chin there.
Rae cracks Webster with an open hand slap.
Webster takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rae is fending him off so far but Webster persists. Nope, Rae circles away and we're back to standing.
Rae lands a jab-cross combination.
Rae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Webster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rae sprawls well. Rae wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Webster looks gassed!
No joy there for Rae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rae.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James Rae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rae throws a series of strikes that have Webster backpedaling.
Rae connects with a crisp jab.
Rae misses with a double jab.
Rae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Webster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rae lands a nice hook to Webster's body. Webster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Rae does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Webster on the side of the head.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up with Rae, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes Rae against the cage but Rae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rae throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Andreas Webster has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Rae there.
Rae lands a lovely overhand right.
Rae lands with a kick to the temple. Webster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rae misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Rae.
Rae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Webster dodges the punch combination from Rae.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rae lands a jab-cross combination.
Crunch! Rae slams his shin into Webster's torso.
Crunch! Rae slams his shin into Webster's torso.
Webster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab from Rae.
Rae is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rae scores with a nice body kick.
Webster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rae throws a nice looking combination but Webster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Webster dodges the punch combination from Rae.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rae lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rae.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rae. Webster shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Rae.
Rae throws a good cross that connects.
Rae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rae scores with a sloppy right hand. Webster should have avoided that one.
Rae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rae jabs at Webster's body.
Webster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rae pushes Webster away with a front kick.
Rae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rae scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rae scores with a crisp jab that stopped Webster in his tracks.
Webster has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rae.
Webster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Webster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rae lands a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Rae.
Rae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rae throws a combination. Webster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rae is working the combinations to good effect here.
Webster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Webster moves forwards but Rae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rae, as that shot connected.
Rae lands with a straight right. Webster didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rae scores with a jab to the jaw.
Webster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Webster is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rae is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Webster.
Webster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Webster there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Rae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Webster's cut.
That's time! Rae's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rae throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Webster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Webster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Webster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Webster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rae scores with a push kick.
Rae displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Webster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rae throws a one two combo.
Crunch! Rae slams his shin into Webster's torso.
A cross from Rae lands.
Webster is breathing heavily.
Rae cracks a nice hook into Webster's ribs.
Rae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rae catches Webster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rae throws a head kick that half lands.
Rae scores with a jab. Webster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rae with a hook.
Rae scores with a crisp jab that stopped Webster in his tracks.
Rae scores with a punch to the head.
Webster has a takedown stuffed.
Rae scores with a jab.
Rae is looking to slow Webster down with leg kicks.
A left and a right from Rae both land. Nice combination.
Webster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Webster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webster can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rae.
Good exchange - Rae coming out on top.
Webster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick from Rae lands but Webster takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rae lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rae throws a head kick that Webster semi-blocks.
Rae scores with a jab to the body.
Rae stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Webster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rae lands with a slapping head kick.
Rae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Webster's hands.
James Rae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rae connects with a looping right hand.
Rae stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rae wants it to stay on the feet.
James Rae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Webster.
Rae lands with an overhand left.
Rae cracks Webster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Webster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Rae.
Webster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rae finds it's way round the side to connect with Webster's head.
Rae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Webster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rae counters with a one-two to the body.
Rae lands with a kick to the temple. Webster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Rae lands but Webster takes it in his stride.
Rae lands with an uppercut that bounces Webster off the cage and back into rage.
Rae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Webster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Webster has his takedown stuffed
and Rae counters with a straight right hand.
Rae lands with a kick to the temple. Webster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Webster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rae to score with a decent uppercut.
Webster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rae moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James Rae is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Webster's head.
Rae lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Webster backs up against the cage.
Rae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Rae.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rae.
A right-left combo lands from Rae.

Webster is rocked!
Webster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Webster is still on wobbly legs! Can Rae finish him?
Webster tries for a takedown but Rae circles away easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Rae counters with a left and a right that stings Webster.
Rae scores with a head kick.
Webster seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Webster shoots and misses
and Webster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rae keeps Webster at a distance using the push kick.
Webster moves forwards but Rae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Rae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Webster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rae throws a series of strikes that have Webster backpedaling.
Webster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rae scores with a hook.
Rae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Rae misses the target.
Rae throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Rae.
Webster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Webster shoots in but Rae avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rae scores with a head kick.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt
and Rae finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
James Rae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Webster.
Webster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rae lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rae.
Rae lands a high kick!
Rae connects with a single shot there.
Rae jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Webster has his takedown stuffed
and Rae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rae lands a nice looking body kick.
Rae scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rae throws a leg kick which misses Webster's front leg but catches the back leg as Webster tries to avoid it.
Rae scores with a decent looking hook.
Webster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rae lands with a kick to the temple. Webster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rae keeps Webster at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rae throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Rae jabs at Webster's body.
Rae connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rae throws a head kick that Webster semi-blocks.
Rae plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rae.
Rae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Webster.
Rae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Webster.
Webster fails with the takedown
and Rae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rae lands an overhand right.
Rae swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Webster.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rae.
Rae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Rae.
Webster takes one to the chin there.
Rae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rae scores with a shot to the body.
Rae cracks Webster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Rae there.
Rae plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rae closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Webster might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rae has got the better of the exchanges.
Rae catches Webster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Webster misses with a takedown attempt
and Rae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Rae.
Rae sizes up Webster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Webster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rae digs a good hook to Webster's body.
Rae scores with the left hand. Webster knows he should have avoided that one.
Rae lands with a kick to the temple. Webster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andreas Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rae lands a body shot.
Webster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webster shoots and misses
letting Rae counter with a right hand.
Rae lands a jab to the head.
Rae misses with the combination.
Webster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rae connects with a jab.
Rae throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rae lands a glancing blow to the side of Webster's head.
James Rae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rae digs a good body shot into Webster's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Rae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rae has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rae!